Kibonge 6'7" 240 lbs. He's gonna have to beef up some to play end at that height, but I can see him wreaking HAVOC if he gains 25 to 30 lbs and learns the technique required. Dang almighty, kid is still growing! Grinch wanted him, this I gotta see.
Have we ever had a tree on the end?
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I recall a few DE's that were 6'5", but none that were over that...
The Baccus brothers in the 1970's.
Bruce Deloney 1971
Joel Estes 1974-75 was 6'6" and came to OU as a linebacker. Was tried at DT. Highly recruited but he never panned out.
Dan Cody 2000-04
David King 2008-12
Geneo Grissom 2010-14, also played LB
6'7" sounds intimidating for any player, especially a DE, but don't see it being a big factor necessarily......unless overall aptitude is present.
It's the same with linebackers. I think too much importance is given to height at that position, but it appears that Grinch prefers his linebackers at or over 6'2" according to OU's last two recruiting hauls.
The Baccus brothers in the 1970's.
Bruce Deloney 1971
Joel Estes 1974-75 was 6'6" and came to OU as a linebacker. Was tried at DT. Highly recruited but he never panned out.
Dan Cody 2000-04
David King 2008-12
Geneo Grissom 2010-14, also played LB
6'7" sounds intimidating for any player, especially a DE, but don't see it being a big factor necessarily......unless overall aptitude is present.
It's the same with linebackers. I think too much importance is given to height at that position, but it appears that Grinch prefers his linebackers at or over 6'2" according to OU's last two recruiting hauls.
Them's some arms that can bat down swing passes easily.
Make a really effective swim move too. I'd say some of the best NFL DEs have been around this height.
Make a really effective swim move too. I'd say some of the best NFL DEs have been around this height.
he's about same height as dan cody (6-5.5)
austin roberts probably the only other tall guy (6-5) but he wasn't athletic
austin roberts probably the only other tall guy (6-5) but he wasn't athletic
da remix
rush
bonitto
walker
wete
smith
de
thomas or redmond
stripling
grimes
arinze
downs/nrk
LOADED!
Extremely loaded. Should be an excellent rotation to keep the guys fresh. Expect even more sacks this year.